CVE-2025-15577: Valmet DNA Web Tools · Path Traversal
Affects Valmet DNA Web ToolsSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 46% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/S:N/AU:Y/V:D/RE:M/U:GreenExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ValmetValmet DNA Web Tools | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediate mitigation should focus on restricting access to Valmet DNA Web Tools interfaces by implementing network segmentation and firewall rules to limit exposure to trusted networks only.
- Deploy web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block path traversal attempts in URL parameters.
- Apply strict input validation and sanitization on all URL parameters to prevent directory traversal sequences such as '../'.
- Monitor logs for unusual file access patterns or repeated attempts to access sensitive files.
- Coordinate with Valmet for official patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them as soon as they become available.
- If patching is delayed, consider disabling or restricting access to vulnerable web tools temporarily.
- Conduct security audits and penetration testing focused on web interface vulnerabilities to identify and remediate similar issues proactively.
- Educate operational technology (OT) and IT teams about this vulnerability and the importance of layered security controls in industrial environments.
Description
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating URL to achieve arbitrary file read access.This issue affects Valmet DNA Web Tools: C2022 and older.